Hi all,
this is officially my first post here - though I did send a PM to a member. My father's "Fatboy" is what led me here - still gives a great shave !
This morning a good friend, knowing my recent interest in vintage Gillette, brought me a gift (consider it an early B-Day gift). From the code found on the razor - and using this site:
http://www.geocities.com/safetyrazors/gil_ser2.htm
I believe this razor to be a Model 102 dating to 1913 ? Can anyone confirm this information using the very quickly taken photos below:
Sorry for the so-so quality of the images (quickly taken atop my diningroom table) - and I hope that many images won't be considered "excessive" ?!
I believe the case is silver-plated, with a fair amount of wear / brassing. I'm not sure if the blade case is silver - though the absence of any hallmarks leads me to think it likely isn't silver. The code on the razor seems to fit the 1913 date - is that correct ? Any additional information anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Kind Regards,
Bill
this is officially my first post here - though I did send a PM to a member. My father's "Fatboy" is what led me here - still gives a great shave !
This morning a good friend, knowing my recent interest in vintage Gillette, brought me a gift (consider it an early B-Day gift). From the code found on the razor - and using this site:
http://www.geocities.com/safetyrazors/gil_ser2.htm
I believe this razor to be a Model 102 dating to 1913 ? Can anyone confirm this information using the very quickly taken photos below:
Sorry for the so-so quality of the images (quickly taken atop my diningroom table) - and I hope that many images won't be considered "excessive" ?!
I believe the case is silver-plated, with a fair amount of wear / brassing. I'm not sure if the blade case is silver - though the absence of any hallmarks leads me to think it likely isn't silver. The code on the razor seems to fit the 1913 date - is that correct ? Any additional information anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Kind Regards,
Bill